How effective is Yoga for weight loss?
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I am a huge fan of yoga myself. Mostly because I look phenomenal in yoga pants (that's a lie), but also because I enjoy running and yoga is great for stretching and relieving sore muscles after a run (that's the true part).0
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If you are busy and on the go, the trick is to have healthier options with you so you are not tempted to pop in to McDonald's for a Super-sized meal. I suggest packing with you for the day a protein replacement drink, some protein bars, single serving yogurt or yogurt drink, carrot sticks, and a couple apples.0
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try to wrap your head around the idea of fitness for the sake of fitness...and yes, yoga is part of my overall fitness regimen. weight loss and weight management in general is going to be far more dependent on your overall diet.
I'm a pretty active guy...I try to ride at least 80 miles per week (more if training), run a 5K once per week, and lift 2-3x per week depending on the season...to boot, I do some swimming, hiking, walk my dog, chase my kids all over the place and get in a couple yoga sessions per week just to put my mind in a good place and work on some flexibility.
I've lost weight, maintained weight, and gained weight all the while being active as feck...the difference in my weight was attributable to how many calories I was ingesting, not the exercise I was or wasn't doing.0 -
I actually lost 20 lbs doing just yoga and tracking my calories on MFP for 6 months. Not to sound over dramatic but yoga completely changed my life- it truly kick started my entire path to fitness!
I did a fair mix of power and vinyasa style classes at least 3-6 times/week. For me anyway, just having that different level of body awareness made me a lot more mindful about what I was eating (and what you eat is truly the key to weight loss).
And being in yoga pants in crazy positions all the time was definitely motivation to eat/log better and lose some weight!
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Vinyasa (faster paced, not a lot of staying still in a pose) Yoga has helped me a lot in breath control. Which I REALLY needed for jogging cause I get side stitches really bad and I'm not good at controlling my breathing without thinking about it.0
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Graymanstole wrote: »I am a huge fan of yoga myself. Mostly because I look phenomenal in yoga pants (that's a lie), but also because I enjoy running and yoga is great for stretching and relieving sore muscles after a run (that's the true part).
I actually hate yoga, but it is great for tight hammy's after running. Other than that I hate everything about it. It's boring, I hate hearing people breathing, it's always hot in the yoga studio even if I was going to vinyasa and not bikram, the music sucks, I'm not spiritual at all, the list goes on and on.
So yeah, great for tight hamstrings.0 -
@enterdanger it sounds like Pilates might be more your style. My yoga teacher calls Pilates yoga without the spirituality.
My teacher always keeps the studio a little cool, which I appreciate.0 -
I bought one of those strap things and mostly just stretch at home and then foam roll. If no one is in the work gym I'll do some sun salutations, but only if no one is looking. I look really dumb doing yoga. I'm just not graceful.0
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Often, one doesn't have to exercise to lose weight. When I first started my journey, I ate about 1400 cals and did not exercise and still lost weight.
However if you want to workout, yoga can help you burn calories. But you will need to do a power yoga or a vinyasa flow class. The other styles burn a lot less. Either way, the fact that you are moving and not just sitting on the couch will help you be active and get healthy and ultimately will help in your long term weight loss. I recommend combining yoga with some other forms of cardio to ensure you are getting the best results on your weight loss and fitness journey.
NEVER, does one have to exercise to lose weight. One has to eat in a deficit to lose weight. Exercise is for health.0 -
enterdanger wrote: »Graymanstole wrote: »I am a huge fan of yoga myself. Mostly because I look phenomenal in yoga pants (that's a lie), but also because I enjoy running and yoga is great for stretching and relieving sore muscles after a run (that's the true part).
I actually hate yoga, but it is great for tight hammy's after running. Other than that I hate everything about it. It's boring, I hate hearing people breathing, it's always hot in the yoga studio even if I was going to vinyasa and not bikram, the music sucks, I'm not spiritual at all, the list goes on and on.
So yeah, great for tight hamstrings.
lol.
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enterdanger wrote: »Graymanstole wrote: »I am a huge fan of yoga myself. Mostly because I look phenomenal in yoga pants (that's a lie), but also because I enjoy running and yoga is great for stretching and relieving sore muscles after a run (that's the true part).
I actually hate yoga, but it is great for tight hammy's after running. Other than that I hate everything about it. It's boring, I hate hearing people breathing, it's always hot in the yoga studio even if I was going to vinyasa and not bikram, the music sucks, I'm not spiritual at all, the list goes on and on.
So yeah, great for tight hamstrings.
I practice yoga at home where I control the temperature and playlist. I'm working back up to my Om Namah Shivaya / Inna Gadda Da Vida Sun Salutations, but for now am mostly using Krishna Das and Enigma.0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »Often, one doesn't have to exercise to lose weight. When I first started my journey, I ate about 1400 cals and did not exercise and still lost weight.
However if you want to workout, yoga can help you burn calories. But you will need to do a power yoga or a vinyasa flow class. The other styles burn a lot less. Either way, the fact that you are moving and not just sitting on the couch will help you be active and get healthy and ultimately will help in your long term weight loss. I recommend combining yoga with some other forms of cardio to ensure you are getting the best results on your weight loss and fitness journey.
NEVER, does one have to exercise to lose weight. One has to eat in a deficit to lose weight. Exercise is for health.
There are reasons why someone couldn't eat at a deficit. In any event, not going into it. Prefer to just stick to the OP. Thanks for providing your feedback.0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »Often, one doesn't have to exercise to lose weight. When I first started my journey, I ate about 1400 cals and did not exercise and still lost weight.
However if you want to workout, yoga can help you burn calories. But you will need to do a power yoga or a vinyasa flow class. The other styles burn a lot less. Either way, the fact that you are moving and not just sitting on the couch will help you be active and get healthy and ultimately will help in your long term weight loss. I recommend combining yoga with some other forms of cardio to ensure you are getting the best results on your weight loss and fitness journey.
NEVER, does one have to exercise to lose weight. One has to eat in a deficit to lose weight. Exercise is for health.
There are reasons why someone couldn't eat at a deficit. In any event, not going into it. Prefer to just stick to the OP. Thanks for providing your feedback.
If you add exercise and don't increase your intake, you're still eating in a deficit. The point is you don't HAVE to exercise to achieve a deficit, but many people choose to exercise. The key is still to eat less than you are expending whether you don't exercise, do yoga, or run marathons.0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »Often, one doesn't have to exercise to lose weight. When I first started my journey, I ate about 1400 cals and did not exercise and still lost weight.
However if you want to workout, yoga can help you burn calories. But you will need to do a power yoga or a vinyasa flow class. The other styles burn a lot less. Either way, the fact that you are moving and not just sitting on the couch will help you be active and get healthy and ultimately will help in your long term weight loss. I recommend combining yoga with some other forms of cardio to ensure you are getting the best results on your weight loss and fitness journey.
NEVER, does one have to exercise to lose weight. One has to eat in a deficit to lose weight. Exercise is for health.
There are reasons why someone couldn't eat at a deficit. In any event, not going into it. Prefer to just stick to the OP. Thanks for providing your feedback.
If you add exercise and don't increase your intake, you're still eating in a deficit. The point is you don't HAVE to exercise to achieve a deficit, but many people choose to exercise. The key is still to eat less than you are expending whether you don't exercise, do yoga, or run marathons.
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i do yoga because it really calms me down its so relaxing... i have been doing stand up paddle board yoga in the ocean recently its amazing!0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Often, one doesn't have to exercise to lose weight. When I first started my journey, I ate about 1400 cals and did not exercise and still lost weight.
However if you want to workout, yoga can help you burn calories. But you will need to do a power yoga or a vinyasa flow class. The other styles burn a lot less. Either way, the fact that you are moving and not just sitting on the couch will help you be active and get healthy and ultimately will help in your long term weight loss. I recommend combining yoga with some other forms of cardio to ensure you are getting the best results on your weight loss and fitness journey.
NEVER, does one have to exercise to lose weight. One has to eat in a deficit to lose weight. Exercise is for health.
There are reasons why someone couldn't eat at a deficit. In any event, not going into it. Prefer to just stick to the OP. Thanks for providing your feedback.
Not sure what you mean by "someone could not eat at a deficit?" Why not?0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »Often, one doesn't have to exercise to lose weight. When I first started my journey, I ate about 1400 cals and did not exercise and still lost weight.
However if you want to workout, yoga can help you burn calories. But you will need to do a power yoga or a vinyasa flow class. The other styles burn a lot less. Either way, the fact that you are moving and not just sitting on the couch will help you be active and get healthy and ultimately will help in your long term weight loss. I recommend combining yoga with some other forms of cardio to ensure you are getting the best results on your weight loss and fitness journey.
NEVER, does one have to exercise to lose weight. One has to eat in a deficit to lose weight. Exercise is for health.
There are reasons why someone couldn't eat at a deficit. In any event, not going into it. Prefer to just stick to the OP. Thanks for providing your feedback.
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Often, one doesn't have to exercise to lose weight. When I first started my journey, I ate about 1400 cals and did not exercise and still lost weight.
However if you want to workout, yoga can help you burn calories. But you will need to do a power yoga or a vinyasa flow class. The other styles burn a lot less. Either way, the fact that you are moving and not just sitting on the couch will help you be active and get healthy and ultimately will help in your long term weight loss. I recommend combining yoga with some other forms of cardio to ensure you are getting the best results on your weight loss and fitness journey.
NEVER, does one have to exercise to lose weight. One has to eat in a deficit to lose weight. Exercise is for health.
There are reasons why someone couldn't eat at a deficit. In any event, not going into it. Prefer to just stick to the OP. Thanks for providing your feedback.
If you have body fat, you can oxidize fatty acids at around 31 kCal / lb body fat a day WITHOUT high intensity exercise, and possibly even higher for a resistance trained individual.
You can generate even greater deficits but that involves kissing LBM good bye. Personally I like most of LBM.0
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